Vivian Nguyen
Vivian Nguyen, an Asian Australian multidisciplinary artist, has built an extensive career as a writer, actor, and producer. Vivian has performed in several theatre productions, and has been involved as a performer with RISING Festival and APHIDS. She has collaborated with Melbourne Theatre Company, Malthouse Theatre, The Wheeler Centre, ATYP, and La Boite. Her work has been recognised through the Patrick White Playwrights Award shortlist, SBS Emerging Writers Incubator, Red Stitch’s INK Program, and funding from Creative Australia and the Besen Family Foundation. She co-created ‘The Astonishing Comet Boombox’ (Melbourne Fringe Judge’s Pick, and as part of Summer Nights at The Blue Room Theatre). She was commissioned by Malthouse Theatre and Footscray Community Arts for ‘Cocaine Bust’ and ‘Werkaholics’, premiering at Belvoir Theatre’s 25A Season in 2025. As an actor, she appears in ‘Apple Cider Vinegar’ (Netflix) and ‘Rotten’ (dir. Phoenix Raei). A current Rawcus board member, she finds joy in dance, music, satirical podcasts, yoga, and cooking roast chickens—balancing her exhaustion with creativity.
Daniel Coghlan is an arts marketer and writer with over a decade’s experience in the Australian cultural sector. In 2023, Daniel became a founding member of University of Melbourne Arts and Culture (UMAC), leading their marketing efforts and shaping UMAC’s brand strategy.
Prior to UMAC, Daniel was the Head of Digital and Marketing at The Wheeler Centre and held the position of Senior Manager of Digital Engagement at Melbourne Theatre Company (MTC). During his time at MTC, he conceptualised and managed the inception of MTC Digital Theatre, the first on-demand streaming service from an Australian state theatre company.